Merger creates global hospitality and enterprise communications leader with expanded AI and cloud portfolio
October 13, 2024 - Fourteen IP Group Ltd a leading hospitality technology provider today announced it is merging with Clearly IP Inc, a leading player in hospitality and Unified Communications, as part of its global growth and technology strategy.
Fourteen IP Group is the world’s leading provider of secure, cloud-based telephony and AI solutions for the hospitality sector. Serving hospitality customers across 27 countries, Fourteen IP delivers Evolution Voice, EVA AI, SIP trunking, and networking services to hotels and resorts globally.
Established in 2019, Clearly IP delivers secure, reliable telecom solutions, including SIP trunking, managed phone systems, VoIP gateways, and emergency alert technologies. Clearly IP serves customers across hospitality, education, and enterprise sectors through its large and diverse Partner network. Clearly IP is known for scalable infrastructure, hands-on support, and ongoing innovation.
Clearly IP’s ComXchange solution will be made available in the UK, Europe, and Asia either directly from Fourteen IP or via partners, while Clearly IP’s partners will gain access to both Evolution Voice and EVA once integration work with partner portals is completed. The new group will also benefit from significant investment in its AI products and continued geographic expansion in both Europe and Asia.
Tony Lewis, CEO of ClearlyIP, commented:
“The merging of Fourteen IP and Clearly IP is an exciting milestone for both businesses. Together, we’ll scale faster, innovate further, and deliver even greater value to our customers and partners around the world. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Neil for more than 10 years and feel there couldn’t be a better fit of culture and companies combining”
Neil Tolley, CEO of Fourteen IP Group, commented:
“This is a coming together of two like-minded businesses that is a real case of 1+1=3, as we bring Clearly IP’s products, software development expertise, and partner-led model together with Fourteen IP’s global footprint and leadership in Cloud PBX and AI for the hospitality industry. Together we will enhance existing solutions, develop new ones with AI at the core wherever it adds value, and make all our solutions available through our partners around the world.”
The combined group employs around 200 people worldwide, serving approximately 1 million hotel rooms and enterprise users across 27 countries.
Fourteen IP Group and Clearly IP also wish to acknowledge and thank Tony Lewis, who alongside Neil Tolley of Fourteen IP have worked tirelessly to pull off this transformative merger. Their vision and leadership have been instrumental in their company’s successes, along with their teams, who will continue to play important roles in the new, expanded group.